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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1922
Page
2
An itemized sale listing fabric types and prices from Miles and Merrifield’s shop. The notice catalogues materials including dark grey flannel, white damask, silk and wool blends, and various wools with prices per yard or packet, noting ranges from 1/4 to 13/6 and including specialty fabrics like Jumper Wool and Andalusian.
A Victorian era style advertisement lists Empire Theatre events on York Street with tickets 7d and skates supplied by a committee. It also markets items for sale including a Cleopatra, grainy swiths, a child’s push cart, a piano for sale, and local real estate and job notices in Albany.
The marriage of J. A. Jeffreys and Cecelia Prideau Bamrett was solemnized at the Methodist Church in Albany with a ceremony led by Chaplain Maley. Officials will place wreaths at the Fallen Soldiers' Memorial on York Street and a presentation of honorary medals will follow in Town Hall. An exhibition of war souvenirs and a Women's Institute bazaar are slated, with local political notices about Legislative Council elections and regional development priorities.
Correspondent letters denounce official sources amid claims about Mark regrowth in 13 blocks totaling 600 acres versus settlers reporting 64 blocks with regrowth up to 300 acres. A. Wansbrough to address Albany electors Friday at 8 pm then visit Denmark and Young’s Siding.
A notice page lists skating at Empire Theatre at 8 p.m. and butter fat price changes at Albany Butter Factory. It highlights the Albany Repatriation Picture Show sale, a second flower show by Albany A and H Society at St Joseph's Hall, a euchre tournament for RSABC funds, and plans for a Primary Producers Association meeting after the Legislative Council election. Also mentions Anzac Day observance and local military cadet activities.
A longtime Albany regulator, Mr. Wians brought a steady presence to local issues and argued for fiscal restraint and transparent governance. Amid vivid town sentiment, voters weigh municipal and legislative matters as leaders prepare for the upcoming election.
A sensational escape from Mbang gaol endangers order as Holland and Brady flee custody. Constables pursue with trackers to Murbellup then Perth line stop. Holland eludes capture on a roof, later sighted toward Mt. Barker. Holland and Brady named with physical descriptions and charges. Brady pleads guilty to escaping custody and is remanded for sentence.
At the ANA Perth conference a motion urged amending the Federal Constitution to restore state subdivision by the Commonwealth. A plan for a Federal Convention with equal state representation was adopted to consider the issue from a rational view. Albany branch pressed for 45 branches to gain recognized club rooms, and praised increased accommodation to grow membership and influence. The association’s state and national membership were shown as modest, urging expansion to add weight to the body.
Easter at Appleopolis drew Albany residents, while Mt Barker hosted cricket no show. Tennis and bowling clubs met Katanning players for a weekend, with dinners, socials, and a dance. The paper lists winners in doubles and local sport events, noting teams and scores amid a lively community schedule.
The Gowdwood Club plans a Saturday racing programme with a decision on the First Class Purse. Bets include Viking for Vulmiar and Bir Haven in the featured events, with Wizard’s selections listing multiple horses and handicaps across Second Class, Tate, and Welter events.
Prime Minister Hughes arrived in Sydney from Kalgoorlie and toured Melbourne, Perth and Sydney with a large official reception. He urged Australians to view the continent as a single federation, stressing unity in imperial policy and the costly empire engagement.
The text reports disturbances and protective measures amid unrest. Reference to rebels, authorities, and ongoing efforts to enforce order and maintain security across concerned regions. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Thistles meet Rangers in the first round curtain raiser at Perth Road Ground on Saturday afternoon with Mr Chopping in charge. Kickoff is planned for 3 o clock. Both sides name hoped lineups and early arrivals are urged to attend. The Thistles lineup includes Priew Booth Willinewop Meyer Swha nson Brown Von Wyk Parry Welshman Galgate and the Rangers list Walker Downett Johnsen Jackson Porter J McBride Reason A Finley Cooper A May Bell Weigh Angave and Merrifield.
The Phistle Juniors team selection lists Green as captain alongside L Davies J Menton L Green H Cuptin A Humphries C Nichols E Davey J Mitchell A Johnson A Reeves and Emergency T Moyara for the Saturday match against the Rangers Juniors.
Cricket mutch at Parade street ground on Saturday. The B Grade team will be chosen from Snowball Angove Golding Lewis Meyera Nicol Quiver Brown Easther Wilkinson Brown Finlay.
Opening day at the Golf Links featured a mixed foursome with sixteen pairs. Winners were Mrs A B Johnson and Mr G L Watson. event hosted by Albany mayor Mr Bh Balston and tea by president Mr M L Anderson.
A series of important deputations waited on Mr. Hughes yesterday afternoon to press issues about the Forest Products Laboratory and the Federal income tax affecting boat and miniature industries. Acting Premier Mr Celebateh and Minister Mr Seaddan supported the delegation.
Perth Thursday meeting of the University Senate decided to confer honorary degrees on Bale and retiring chancellor Arebishey Riley in recognition of services to the university and Western Australia. Pro-Chancellor Cecil Andrews spoke on the question noting the establishment of the university, now largely the work of Sir Winthrop Cacketr ood Archbishop Tiley.
Matches list shows Horrigan, Anderson, Mussingham, and others defeating Wall, Wallace, and colleagues in mixed doubles with scores such as 6-3 6-3. Singles feature Horrigan, Watkin, Tylor, Smith, Wingrove, Henderson, Richmond, Massinghean, Norrish, and Picklin. A voluntary parade of Senior Cadets will be held on Tuesday April 25 at 10 15 pm, cadets to fall in at the Post Q loa.
The statutory meeting of shareholders of the Returned Soldiers Trade Co operative Trade Company Ltd was held last night at the Soldiers Institute. Directors appointed for twelve months include Harry Belton from the State Branch of the League, C Longmore, Wm Reid, and A A Priestley representing the shareholders.
Willian Demisond, a well known cinema actor, suffered injuries after a fall of about fifty feet into a creek at the set. The incident occurred during filming at a cinema location, and doctors fear the injuries may prove fatal.
A garbled report notes the arrest of Dr Koapp and mentions a trial context. Names and places are unclear, but indicates a detention related to a westward region and a possible court action.
Secretarial statement from Secretary Hughes confirms recognition of Boris Wakinnitell by the Kerinsky government and notes legal proceedings. The announcement ends the Bette Tluhor Committee push to compel Pudi Bakimiten to testify in the Seminoff hearing.
In Melbourne on March 21 a Federal Taxation Commissioner interview led to new instruction to include a second inquiry on Wheat Board assessments for taxation. Farmers face cash payments and revised levy timing tied to the current year’s leverage, with emphasis on cash readiness and updated schedules.
Delegates at the Australian State School Teachers Federation conference in Melbourne unanimously support raising the school entry age to sixteen. The Tow Hinl study group backs the proposal as part of broader educational reforms.
A 40 year old patient from Water Yeulerdus uniterying Creme babe plague infected. This is the 20th case reported during the outbreak affecting Sydney residents.
In wet conditions the Albany brigade excelled in ladder practice and hose events at the annual fire brigade demonstration. Kellerberrin beat Albany in the hot plier, while Albany lost to Subiaco in hose races. Subiaco won the hose event final. next year’s demonstration was set for Fremantle.
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